Flip through any fashion, design, or garden magazine and you'll see color everywhere, from navy blue to bright lemonade yellow, and a whole host of muted colors in between. The possibilities for a colorful patio seem endless.

Creating color with container gardening

By Russell van Kraayenburg

Difficulty level

Beginner

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Flip through any fashion, design, or garden magazine and you'll see color everywhere, from navy blue to bright lemonade yellow, and a whole host of muted colors in between. The possibilities for a colorful patio seem endless.

Tools used

PowerGear2™ Pruner

Item #: 391041-1001

$27.99

$24.99

Enhanced to maximize leverage where you need it most, so you can power through stems and light branches up to 3/4" diameter with ease.

PowerGear® patented gear technology multiplies leverage to give you up to 3X more power on every cut

Powers through tough stems and branches that traditional pruners can’t

Patent-pending design with modified gears and cam mechanism optimizes your cutting power in the middle of the cut where the branch is thickest and you need it most

Makes cutting dramatically easier than it is with other tools

Fully hardened steel blade stays sharp, even through heavy use

Low-friction coating helps the blade glide through wood, prevents the blade from gumming up with sap and debris and helps the blade resist rust

To get started, think of what you'll be planting. Herbs and vegetables that may not flower or have little color can benefit from bright colored pots. Try varying shades of yellow pots for light green plants and darker blues for larger, more substantial plants and bushes.

For plants that flower frequently, try to match them to a pot. Use a muted version of the plants color, or a complimentary color, like a light orange for blue or purple plants.

Always remember to keep your potted plants in an area that is suitable for that particular plant. Use your PowerGear2 Pruner to maintain potted plants and ensure they remain healthy and thriving. The pruner is great for removing and pruning dead leaves, promoting new and colorful growth.

Mismatching plant and pot colors around your patio can give an eclectic look. You can also use similar tones for a classic look. Try adding white and tan linens to your outdoor space to help the muted colors stand out. For bright pots, use muted versions of the same color to again make the focus the potted plants in your small space.

Consider materials like copper to add warmth to your potted plants as well. Rusted metals, repurposed pallets, and many other materials can easily be turned into containers as well. Look around your home or small space and think twice about what can be used for container gardening!